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Provides Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) outreach and application assistance. SNAP, formerly known as Food Stamps, is designed to assist low-income individuals in accessing nutritious food from grocery retail outlets, as well as farmers' markets. The goal is to help people make an informed decision about what hunger resources are available to them to ensure an overall successful transition from poverty to self-sufficiency.

Offers two equine-based services to support emotional, behavioral, and personal growth through ground-based (non-riding) interaction with horses.Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP): Integrates horses into mental health therapy sessions to support emotional wellness and behavioral change. Sessions are facilitated by a licensed mental health professional and an equine specialist using the EAGALA model. EAP is experiential and effective for individuals, youth, families, and groups.Equine-Assisted Learning (EAL): Focuses on learning and skill-building rather than therapy. Clients work with a team of professionals and horses to build skills like leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving. Sessions are goal-oriented and tailored to individual or group needs.Areas of Support:- Anxiety- Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)- Behavioral Challenges- Communication Skills- Depression- Eating Disorders- Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD)- Relationship Issues- Substance Use

Prosecutes all crimes in the county and provides legal advice to county departments. Additional services include crime victim/witness coordinator and advocate assistance.

Confidential assistance:- Accompaniment during the court process- Focuses on shifting legal and protective responsibility away from victims of domestic violence to the criminal justice system and provides options and accountability for those who are abusive- Information and referral to legal, medical, and social service agencies- Offers accompaniment through the justice system and strives to keep victims informed- Offers community education and presentations on domestic violence, sexual violence, child abuse, sexual exploitation, and human trafficking for community organizations, schools, churches, system professionals, and other groups- Provides immediate intervention and coordination with law enforcement to assist victims at times of crisis

Provides a home for any pregnant woman 4 - 6 weeks after birth.

Adaptive/Assistive Technology Resources: Available at the Roseville, Shoreview, and White Bear Lake locations. Visit the library's accessibility website to learn morePublic Computers and Wi-Fi: Computers available for use by the public; free wireless internet access throughout the librariesComputer Classes: Technology and computer instruction; visit the library website for the class schedule and registrationEducational Programs and Events: Programs for adults, teens, and children (e.g., story times, workshops, lectures)Meeting Rooms: Meeting and community rooms available for public use (varies by location)Print and Audio-Visual Materials: Wide selection of books, DVDs, CDs, and other mediaReference and Information Services: Assistance from library staff, including machine-assisted reference helpVariety of Library Materials: Includes paperbacks, DVDs, newspapers, large print books, Minnesota collection items, CDs, magazines, business directories, maps, and e-books

Minnesota's Medicaid program for people with low income. Most people who have MA receive health care through health plans. Members who do not receive health care through a health plan receive care on a fee-for-service basis, with providers billing the state directly for services they provide.MA pays for a variety of services like doctor visits, prescriptions, and hospital stays. Some services and prescriptions may require prior approval. MA pays for medical bills going back three months from the month the application is received.NOTE: People with disabilities who work, even if they're over the income or asset limits of MA, may still qualify for a program called Medical Assistance for Employed Persons with Disabilities - MA-EPD.

Helps individuals and families with low incomes (including temporary low incomes) get the food they need for nutritious and well-balanced meals. Provides extra support to help stretch a household's food budget - it is not meant to cover all the groceries a family needs.Monthly benefits are loaded on an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card, which looks and works like a debit card. The card can be used to buy groceries at authorized stores, farmers markets, and online retailers. Learn more about where to shop and what can be bought. The amount of benefits received is based on income, expenses, and number of people in the household.The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment and Training (SNAP E&T) program provides free employment and education training and support for people getting SNAP benefits. SNAP E&T participants gain support, skills, training, or experience to reach their goals. Many organizations, including technical and community colleges, community-based organizations, county agencies, tribes, and CareerForce Centers provide SNAP E&T programs and services. Programs can include career planning, job search, training for in-demand jobs, student support, financial support, and continued support once a participant has a job.

Minnesota's version of TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families).Helps families work their way out of poverty by providing temporary cash and food benefits to eligible families. While MFIP has a 60-month time limit, there are some limited exceptions and extensions.Participants are required to follow certain work rules. Failure to meet these requirements will result in MFIP grants being sanctioned or reduced.In addition:- Child support will be pursued in those situations where one or both parents are absent- A woman expecting a baby may receive assistance for herself during her pregnancy- Children who are being cared for by certain relatives may receive assistanceNOTE: MFIP recipients may be eligible for Emergency Assistance, Child Care Assistance, Medical Assistance, and/or Food Support.

Services offered in Bemidji: - Laboratory - Chemotherapy - Occupational Health - Vascular Lab - Congestive Heart Failure Clinic - Echocardiology - Ultrasound - Lipid Clinic - Diabetes Education - X-ray - Optical Shop - Stress Tests - Radiation Oncology - Oncology Specialty Outreach in Bemidji: - Allergy - Gastroenterology - Nephrology - Neurology - Pediatric Allergy - Pediatric Cardiology - Pediatric Endocrinology

Works with low-income, unemployed, or underemployed job seekers who would like to earn a livable income and attain their financial and educational goals through achieving full time work.Adult Employment: Provides resources, training, and skill-building including coaching, career exploration, and retention counseling

Mentoring program that matches youth ages 5 - 16 with positive adult role models

Works primarily with victims and witnesses of cases being prosecuted by Dakota County Attorney's Office (felonies, juvenile delinquency, select misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor cases). Includes: - Information regarding statuses of cases - Education and preparation for trials - Accompanies victims and witnesses to criminal court hearings - Assistance in applying for witness fees, restitution from the offender and compensation from the Minnesota Crime Victims Reparations Board - Transportation to court and child care while testifying - Assist with return of property held by police - Referrals to other Dakota County services or community resources - Emergency funds up to $500 maximum for replacement of necessary property that was lost, stolen or damaged as a result of a crime, expenses relating to ensuring safety and security, and crime scene clean-up. Applicant must be a victim of the crime, must make a police report and be cooperative with the investigation, must not have been engaged in criminal behavior at the time of their victimization, and must have a financial need. Applicant must live in Dakota County or the crime they are a victim of should have occurred in Dakota County. Applicant can apply once per crime. Payment is made to the vendor/service provider (i.e. locksmith, mechanic, etc.) directly whenever possible. A check can reimburse the victim only with proof of payment, such as an original receipt. - Assistance with preparation of victim impact statements

Home-based mental health services to assist individuals on Medical Assistance or Minnesota Care with basic living and social skills to help with daily functioning. Assistance with housing, community resources, mental health needs, benefits assistance, independent living skills, employment, and educational functioning.

Cash-grant program for families with low incomes experiencing household emergencies. Families can receive assistance once every 12 months. The assistance received must resolve the crisis. Families must use their own money first. The amount of assistance provided might not cover the entire emergency, but it can help.Emergency assistance provides short-term, one-time assistance for households in a financial crisis because of fire, flood, storm, illness, accident, theft, utility shut-off, eviction, foreclosure, moving expense, necessary home repairs, or need for furniture or appliance replacement or repair.

Cash-grant program for families with low incomes experiencing a household emergency. Families can receive assistance once every 12 months. The assistance received must resolve the crisis. Families must use their own money first. The amount of assistance provided might not cover the entire emergency, but it can help.?Short-term, one-time grant assistance for persons in a financial crisis because of fire, flood, storm, illness, accident, theft, utility shut-off, eviction, foreclosure, moving expense, necessary home repairs, or need for furniture or appliance replacement or repair.

Provides legal advice, advocacy, representation, and referral services to taxpayers who are low income and having issues with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Additonal services include: - Addressing identity theft problems- Advocating for an audit reconsideration- Helping recover a portion of your refund taken for a spouse's debt- Providing representation in US Tax Court for people with low incomes or who speak English as a second language- Reducing or eliminating tax debt- Stopping IRS collection action- Worker misclassification

Provides family-oriented comprehensive care, including obstetrical care and well-woman care, newborn and well-child care, pediatrics and adult and geriatric care.

Responsible for calculating, collecting, and distributing taxes for the county, cities, townships, and school districts. Also calculates the county payroll and employee benefits; administers and maintains the election system; issues transient merchant, auctioneer, and liquor licenses.

Conducts prepetition screenings for civil commitments to individuals who are considered a danger to themselves or others due to experiencing a mental illness. Services provided:- Prepetition screening and assessment- Individuals who are civilly committed receive case management services while in the hospital and in the community

Provides a daily drop-in and resource center serving those experiencing homelessness and those at-risk of homelessness. Provides access to basic needs such as:?- Clothing- Food (shelf stable foods)- Hygiene supplies- Phone and computer access- Referrals to organizations such as Southern Minnesota Legal Services (SMRLS), state and county housing programs, and Coordinated Entry assessments- Respite room and lounge space- Tents

The Mille Lacs Band District Court is the trial court of general jurisdiction. The District Court hears civil matters, criminal prosecutions, and certain administrative appeals.

Provides screenings for adults for a variety of conditions, including screenings of blood glucose, cholesterol, and blood pressure checks. Additional health services include health assessments, presentations on health topics, and other community services.